Technology tools: For this lesson we will use the following technology tools:
Added Value Sites: Nasa Natural Hazards, Puzzle, Pacific Disaster Center.These sites are fun and interactive for students that will further their knowledge on their natural hazard, but other groups as well.
Google Doc: each student will put their group as well as their natural hazard description and most recent event.
Twitter: students will be able to "tweet" the teacher throughout group work time to answer any questions and/or get advice from other group members.Supervised social networking between groups and individuals.
Classroom Response System: Students will play the game of Jeopardy by answering category related to their natural hazards. Individuals are able to actively participate and socially interact.
Blog: Each student will be able to comment on what they learned about their natural disaster as well as other groups. Individual members are able to participate in a group setting (active engagement).
Wiki: Each group will place their natural hazard description as well as the most current event in the table. Students will be better organized and have a reference page while creating blog or interpreting other group information.
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Technology tools:
For this lesson we will use the following technology tools:
Added Value Sites: Nasa Natural Hazards, Puzzle, Pacific Disaster Center. These sites are fun and interactive for students that will further their knowledge on their natural hazard, but other groups as well.
Google Doc: each student will put their group as well as their natural hazard description and most recent event.
Twitter: students will be able to "tweet" the teacher throughout group work time to answer any questions and/or get advice from other group members. Supervised social networking between groups and individuals.
Classroom Response System: Students will play the game of Jeopardy by answering category related to their natural hazards. Individuals are able to actively participate and socially interact.
Blog: Each student will be able to comment on what they learned about their natural disaster as well as other groups. Individual members are able to participate in a group setting (active engagement).
Wiki: Each group will place their natural hazard description as well as the most current event in the table. Students will be better organized and have a reference page while creating blog or interpreting other group information.